Courtney HR News

Christmas parties are a great way to reward and incentivise employees. However, poor management and alcohol can result in behaviours that lead to grievances, disciplinary action and even dismissal. It is important that employers put in place the necessary policies and preventative measures to minimise such behaviour and prevent possible legal action. Your company has [...]

In January of this year David Cameron was faced with the time-pressured decision of who to appoint as Number 10’s Head of Communications, with the sudden departure of Andy Coulson following the phone-hacking scandal.  Did he have a ‘ready now’ successor that could hit the ground running?  The 6th November 2011 will mark Sir Alex [...]

Courtney HR asked  Phil Taylor of IT Managed for their thoughts on managed social media. If the Internet has become fundamental for business efficiency, then we have to fully embrace it whilst ensuring those given access act accountable. The way we do business is changing faster than at any time in history; the catalyst for [...]

Companies (and employers) have to keep up with the changing times and this has probably never been more evident or relevant than currently with the explosion in the use of social media and the vast number of ways your employees can use it and access it.

Courtney HR have been nominated and shortlisted for The Stepclever “Improved Business & Innovation” Award! Following a period of growth and expansion, plus development on a new range of service offerings in HR, Courtney HR were chosen as one of the most outstanding local businesses, and duly nominated for this category by Step Clever. Following [...]

There are several key reasons why people take time off from work. One of the main reasons for absence is due to sickness – colds, coughs, headaches and other reasons too, not forgetting stress! The cost to UK businesses is quite significant with each employee taking, on average, 7.4 days off work per annum. This [...]

Out with the old and in with in new…

What an event – The Merseyside Woman of the Year Awards this year was, as always, a fantastic event!

Things you should know about the DRA

Merseyside businesses are being advised to implement winter weather policies to avoid employment issues arising from cold snaps.

Elaines talks through an average day in Courtney Consultancy for the Liverpool Daily Post.

Elaine has been asked to hold a HR Seminar at YBE Live.

Courtney Consultancy are featured in the latest Your Business eZine.